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Is there a risk of being denied entry to Thailand if I've spent too much time in the country this year?

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September 25, 2022

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I spent Dec-April in Thailand on covid extensions. Plan to return November (from Uk) for 30-40 days, leave for two weeks to Sri Lanka and then come back again (via air) visa exempt for 45+30 days. Do you think there is any risk of being turned away for too much time in a year? thank you 🙏

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The user inquired about potential risks of being denied entry to Thailand after spending an extended period in the country due to COVID-19 extensions. They plan to return for about 30-40 days, leave for two weeks, and re-enter visa exempt for 45+30 days. Comments emphasize the importance of having adequate travel documentation, the possibility of extra scrutiny due to COVID extensions, and suggest that a tourist visa may be preferable to being visa exempt.

Alistair **********

Which airport you fly into matters as well.

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Bangkok most likely both times...not sure if that's good or bad news!

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Alistair **********

Bangkok seems to be the one which has caused the most hassle to people. Phuket doesn't seem to be turn to people around.

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Brandon ************

While the amount of time you spend in the country is a factor, right now anyone with a covid extension in their passport is likely to get asked extra questions and be asked to show extra document. It's also better to come on a tourist visa rather than visa exempt.

Make sure you have the 3 proofs as those are the 3 things they use to easily deny entry.

1) proof of funds: 20,000 baht or equivalent in a major currency IN CASH ONLY

2) Proof of lodging: hotel reservation for at least the first few days

3) proof of travel out of Thailand: a ticket out of Thailand within the days you'll be stamped in, not counting any potential extension. So 60 days for tourist visa or 45 days for visa exempt.

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thank you, we will make sure we have these! It’s the second trip in that I feel most concerned about. Does using a visa agent, like a fast track airport service often help with this sort of thing? 🙏

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yes

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@Brandon ***********

okay thanks! Who would be best to contact if I wanted to? The group admin organisation?

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